A few days ago, OnePlus announced bypass charging for the OnePlus 13s, limited to the Indian region. Now the feature is being expanded to other smartphones and to a recently launched OnePlus tablet.
As part of the latest OxygenOS update, OnePlus is bringing system-wide bypass charging to some older devices, including the OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Pad Go 2 (via notebookcheck.net).
What is bypass charging anyway?
For those who don’t know, bypass charging is a power management and usage feature that allows a smartphone to draw power directly from the charger (when connected) instead of recharging the battery.
Why is this important, you may ask? Smartphone batteries heat up when charging, which can cause the CPU to throttle. By eliminating the battery and redirecting power to other components, the phone stays relatively cooler and maintains peak performance for longer (which is exactly what this feature does on the OnePlus 15).
Bypass charging could be very convenient, especially for gaming smartphones. However, the way OnePlus suggests the feature is quite different. In addition to video games, the company has also enabled the feature for other high-power tasks.
Avoid charging beyond gaming
Whether you’re editing a high-quality video on your smartphone, using wired Android Auto for navigation, or streaming a new movie on Netflix at full brightness, your OnePlus smartphone will run right off the charger without putting additional strain on the battery.
In addition to the charging bypass, the update also introduces the latest January 2026 security patch. Plus, OnePlus 13s users will be able to edit 50-megapixel images in the Photos app, something that wasn’t possible before.
The update is currently rolling out to OnePlus 13s and OnePlus 13R in India, with availability in North America expected soon. OnePlus 13, on the other hand, seems to have received it in all regions. For the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Pad Go 2, the company is taking a phased approach. Therefore, arrival is confirmed but may be delayed.
